Archive for August, 2008

Goodbye To Benny's

Goodbye To Benny’s

All too soon, possibly even tomorrow, the doors of this local restaraunt and pub will be closing for good: tonight might be your last chance to experience a slice of one-of-a-kind Benny’s pizza or a juicy delicious burger, shoot some pool, drop a record in the juke box and toast the 21 years Benny [...]

Fun Classes For Grown-Ups, Who Knew?!

Fun Classes For Grown-Ups, Who Knew?!

I have to admit that, when it comes to flyers and circulars that arrive by mail, I tend to sift through them with barely a glance and then toss them into the trash (recycling bin, of course).  But thankfully, the colors of this brochure (designed by local artist Agata Lipnicka) caught my eye and [...]

Vintage Chic Buckles at Bohemia Chic

Vintage Chic Buckles at Bohemia Chic

Hi again, it’s Jan!
Bohemia Chic is constantly surprising and delighting me with an eclectic mix of fabulous discoveries.

These vintage western belt buckles come in a variety of shapes, sizes and stones, and are sure to add pizazz to your pants or some sway to your skirts.  Reasonably priced at around $200 each, if [...]

Hindley School Playground

Hindley School Playground

When it comes to playgrounds in Darien, your neighborhood school playground is an often overlooked but always great option for weekend fun (you obviously can’t use them during school hours).  The Hindley School playground actually has 3 different playgrounds (not to mention a huge field for ball-kicking and lots of swings!)
In the front of the [...]

Bonanza Giveaway for Back To School

Bonanza Giveaway for Back To School

As you’re gearing up to get back into the swing of the school year, make sure you bookmark my friend Meg’s blog, which is chock full of ideas and recommendations for fun, healthy, educational things to do with your family (and for yourself) throughout Greater Fairfield County.
And there’s never been a better time than now [...]

Darien Trunk Show: Boden, Mini-Boden, Giddy Giddy, Tiny Bubbles and More!

Darien Trunk Show: Boden, Mini-Boden, Giddy Giddy, Tiny Bubbles and More!

Darien ‘Neighborpreneur’ and Mother of Two, Jennifer Erdlen, invites you to her home at 2 Little Brook Road next Monday, August 25th, from 9:30am – 2:30pm, for a trunk show featuring the Fall/Winter 2008 clothing labels Boden and Mini-Boden.  She will also be showcasing clothing and accessories by Giddy Giddy, Tiny [...]

Darien Public School Bus Schedule

Darien Public School Bus Schedule

You might have already gotten this as part of your Back To School package, but in case the dog ate it, the bus schedule for Darien Public Schools (as well as information about the first day back, early dismissals, etc)  is here.
If you don’t have the Darien Public Schools website bookmarked, you definitely should: I’ll [...]

Tax FREE Week Starts Tomorrow

What better time to go out and find something fabulous in Darien than when all items with a cost of up to $300 each are TAX FREE?!
This week only, August 17-23. 
Click here to peruse the fabulous goodies I’ve posted so far
.. and feel free to let the rest of us know if YOU [...]

Kenya, Caviar and Crawford .... More Fabulous Finds!

Kenya, Caviar and Crawford …. More Fabulous Finds!

Hi again, it’s Jan!
First stop: Darien Sport Shop. Here is a great chance to wear something really beautiful and do something really good. The daughter of former Darien resident Tess van Munching is selling these gorgeous bracelets made by Samburu women in Kenya.

Each bracelet, made by hand, takes an entire day to make, [...]

Back-to-School Backpack Facts

Back-to-School Backpack Facts

(That’s adorable Darien munchkin Lane Murphy, being fitted with a back pack by Patrick Charland at the Darien Sport Shop)
Big sigh: it’s almost time for back-to-school, where our children will acquire so many text books and folders and notebooks that their backpacks become essentially the same size as their bodies.
It always makes my heart hurt [...]

Darien's 'Best of the Gold Coast' (and 'Best' party of the summer)

Darien’s ‘Best of the Gold Coast’ (and ‘Best’ party of the summer)

Congratulations to the following Darien businesses for winning “best of” in their categories as voted on by the readers of Darien New Canaan Rowayton Magazine: Helen Ainson, Darien Golf Center, Aux Delices, Tendga, Good Food Good Things, Wish List, Roundabout Consignments, Upper Crust Bagels, Coromondel, Uncle’s Deli, Darien Farmer’s Market, Paws & Reflect and Robeks [...]